As you may have heard in the news recently, a massive nationwide egg recall was issued for nine states along the East coast because of potential Salmonella contamination. No doubt, you may be wondering if your eggs are included on the list, ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Keeping poultry has been gaining great popularity among residents in urban areas across the country. But before bringing home a handful of chicks from your local feed store, there are a few things to consider—is it legal for you to keep chickens ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Events, Food Safety, Natural Resources
We have seen a little winter for the first time in several years, but don’t fret spring is almost here! As the weather warms up, pests that were basically hibernating in the egg or pupal stage will emerge as adults from their overwintering ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Don't think you have time to make breakfast in the morning? If you've got two minutes, you have time to make it in a mug. Add a piece of fruit or a glass of juice and you have made it even better. Just prep the ingredients the night before and ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Fall has come upon us with the onset of cooler weather and shorter days. It is the time of year when you may go out to the chicken coop and find chicken feathers all over the coop! You quickly take a head count and find all your hens are accounted ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Livestock, Pests & Disease
By Megan Mann, Livestock and Natural Resources agent Small chicken flocks, a staple of turn-of-the-century American yards, have come back into vogue over the past several years. Backyard chickens supply their owners with ready access to farm ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, LivestockThis is the time of year when people hear “Easter,” they think of Easter egg hunt. Eggs can be used for more than just an Easter Egg Hunt, although Easter is when you can purchase eggs at their lowest price. While eggs often are eaten for ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeGood agricultural practices, food safety awareness, and complying with food safety regulations go hand-in-hand to minimize the incidence of foodborne illness. To that end, Floridians who offer to sell, or hold for the purpose of selling, eggs ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture